Mechanical Engineer – Buildings

Garver, LLC; North Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional memberships

Licenses and CE support

Wellness program

Competitive salary packages

Job summary

Garver North Little Rock, AR is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design building HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection systems, and to lead energy modeling and sustainability reporting. You will coordinate with other disciplines and regional offices, assist PMs with budgets and schedules, and oversee the mechanical design throughout all project phases using BIM tools.

The role requires a ABET-accredited mechanical or architectural engineering degree, FE exam, 5–10 years of building design

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited degree in mechanical or architectural engineering.
• Passed the Fundamentals of Engineering exam.
• 5–10 years of building design and construction industry experience.
• Proficiency with building mechanical systems (HVAC, plumbing, fire protection).
• Experience overseeing detailed plans and specifications for building projects.
• Proficient with Autodesk Revit and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Develop mechanical designs for HVAC, plumbing and fire protection systems.
• Lead whole-building energy modeling and sustainability reporting.
• Coordinate with support disciplines and regional offices.
• Assist project managers in managing project scope, budget, and schedule.
• Oversee mechanical design through conceptual, design, and construction phases.
• Produce construction drawings using BIM tools and Excel-based calculations.
• Manage multiple assignments and maintain time/product quality.

Skills

Mechanical engineering knowledge

Mentor and train staff

Client interaction

Budget and schedule management

Project lifecycle oversight

Time management

Quality assurance adherence

Education

ABET-accredited mechanical or architectural engineering degree

Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam passed

5-10 years building design/construction experience

Tools

Autodesk Revit

BIM design software

Excel

MS Office Suite

Job description

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Mechanical Engineer - Buildings

North Little Rock, Arkansas

As part of the Buildings Group for Garver, this Mechanical Engineer will be responsible for developing mechanical designs in support of various Buildings Design Business Line projects. Specifically, this responsibility will include a variety of projects related to leading the planning, design, and commissioning of:

• Building HVAC system(s)
• Building plumbing system(s)
• Building fire protection system(s)
• Whole building energy modeling
• Building sustainability requirements reporting

In addition, this role will include coordination with other support disciplines, and coordination with regional offices. Assisting project managers in management of projects. Following quality assurance and quality control plans. Periodic travel to project sites will be required.

Abilities and attributes needed for this position

• Knowledge of mechanical engineering and sustainability principles
• Mentor and train technical staff.
• Interfacing with clients on project design, delivery, and construction.
• Managing project budget and schedule compliance.
• Overseeing the mechanical design of building projects throughout the project lifecycle from the conceptual phase, design phase, and construction phase.
• Utilizing BIM design software to produce construction drawings
• Utilize Microsoft Excel based calculation tools for design calculations
• Manage multiple assignments concurrently
• Be responsible for time management and product quality
• Follow quality assurance and quality control plans
• Be responsible for continuing education and learning based on project needs, as well as overall needs of the team.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or architectural engineering with a mechanical focus from an ABET accredited university or college.
• Passed the Fundamentals of Engineering exam
• 5-10 years of building design and construction industry experience
• Must have a knowledge base of mechanical engineering principals related to building mechanical designs
• Proven experience overseeing mechanical designs, including detailed plans and specifications for building projects
• Technically competent in building mechanical systems including HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection systems
• Must have strong communication skills
• Experience with Autodesk Revit
• Must be proficient with MS Office Suite

Preferred Skills

• Licensed Professional Engineer
• Experience with AIA MasterSpec
• Knowledge of Federal Agencies design criteria

Grow With Us

Garver offers its employees programs such as company-paid professional memberships, company support for industry licenses and continuing education opportunities that foster a progressive atmosphere. Garver provides the tools, resources, and environment to develop leaders, stimulate ideas, and accomplish projects. By offering highly competitive salary packages, attractive benefits, and a comprehensive wellness program; Garver walks the talk when it comes to work-life balance.

Founded in 1919, Garver is an employee-owned engineering, planning, and environmental services firm focused on aviation, transportation, buildings, federal, water and wastewater services; surveying; advisory services; and construction engineering and inspection. In the top 100 of Engineering News-Record's Top 500 Design Firms list, with more than 1,400 employees, Garver provides an exceptional level of client service that reflects our people-first culture, which has achieved Zweig Group Best Firm to Work For Legacy Status. Learn how Garver invests in people and places they call home at GarverUSA.com.

Garver is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Our employment practices are based upon an individual's capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by law.